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Foundational
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Simple meaning
What does Foundational mean?
Serving as an important base.
Dictionary definition
Serving as a base or important starting point for something else.
Example sentences
Foundational in a sentence
easy
Reading is a foundational skill.
medium
Trust is foundational to teamwork.
hard
Foundational ideas support more advanced learning and decisions.
Synonyms
Words like Foundational
basicServing as a starting point.
foundationRelated word that supports the meaning of foundational.
Antonyms
Opposite words
minorLess important.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foundational, depending on context.
Word family
Foundational word family
Base word
foundational
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Practice 1
What does foundational mean?
Foundational means serving as an important base.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to foundational?
Basic is close in meaning to foundational in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of foundational?
Minor contrasts with foundational.
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